Equal pay claims have made headlines for a number of years, with increasing numbers of employees joining collective claims spearheaded by ‘no win, no fee’ firms, particularly against major retailers. If you’re concerned about your organisation’s exposure to equal pay claims, our specialised review will help you assess potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Equal pay risk review
Protect your organisation with our expert review which will identify potential risks, mitigate your exposure, and strengthen your pay structures – confidentially and effectively.
Don’t wait for claims to arise, take action now.
Get ahead of potential claims
Aims of the review
- Assess your exposure: We will evaluate the extent to which your organisation might be vulnerable to successful equal pay claims.
- Risk mitigation: We will recommend strategies to avoid or minimise your exposure to equal pay claims.
- Future planning: We will help you create a plan to address potential future equal pay claims with robust measures.
Expected outcomes
Our thorough review will help you:
- Identify risks: Understand the possibility of equal pay claims and assess your organisation’s risk.
- Strengthen structures: We will provide actionable recommendations to mitigate risks, which can be integrated into your pay and reward systems.
- Broader risk assessment: We will also evaluate other potential risks, such as equal value claims, and suggest necessary investigations before further recommendations.
Methodology
The process is meticulous and confidential, designed to give you peace of mind while safeguarding sensitive information. As part of the review you’ll get:
- Tailored insights and accuracy: By establishing a baseline and conducting a snapshot analysis we’ll ensure recommendations are based on a clear understanding of your current pay practices, leading to precise comparisons and data-driven decisions.
- Comprehensive risk assessment: The review captures a holistic view of your organisations compensation structure, identifying potential inequalities and compliance risks across different functions and locations.
- Enhanced clarity and compliance: Examining contracts and employee data clarifies specific concerns and ensures alignment with best practices, helping to safeguard your organisation against potential disputes and enhancing overall pay equity.
Who carries out the equal pay risk review?
Your review will be conducted by our expert employment lawyers with extensive experience dealing with equal pay matters. Through our pragmatic, solutions-focused approach, we’re able to provide user-friendly recommendations and proactive solutions to reduce and manage your potential risk exposure moving forward.
Is the equal pay risk review confidential?
Because the equal pay risk review is being carried out by our lawyers, it will be completely confidential and non-disclosable in tribunal or court proceedings. We suggest limiting the discussion of the results to C-Suite and senior HR individuals.
Who is the equal pay risk review suitable for?
The equal pay risk review is suitable for any size organisation as anyone can potentially be at risk of equal pay claims. However, larger organisations, particularly in certain industries (such as retail), often face the greatest exposure due to their size, operational structure, and public accountability.
